Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Ohio University-Chillicothe's electrical engineering program shows an unusual pattern that warrants closer examination. While first-year graduates earn $64,226—well below both the national median ($77,710) and Ohio's median ($69,626)—earnings jump dramatically to $89,197 by year four. That 39% growth trajectory is remarkable and ultimately pushes graduates ahead of the state median, though the sample size is moderate so individual outcomes may vary more than at larger programs.

The debt picture at $24,978 is precisely average for both the state and nation, creating a manageable 0.39 debt-to-earnings ratio even with the lower starting salary. Within Ohio's 20 engineering programs, this one ranks at the 40th percentile—middle of the pack—but significantly trails the state's top performers like Case Western Reserve ($83,227) and University of Toledo ($80,876) even after four years. That gap suggests either different job placement patterns or that the Chillicothe campus may not provide the same networking and recruitment opportunities as main campuses.

For families considering this program, the key question is whether your student can navigate those first few years at lower earnings while still managing debt payments. If the answer is yes, the trajectory becomes quite favorable. However, if proximity to major employment hubs or immediate earning power matters, Ohio's larger engineering programs offer stronger starting positions without meaningfully higher debt.